Cardio Thoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,131-2,464/weekTriage Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Cardio Thoracic Unit RN
Overview
- Role: RN
- Specialty/Unit: Cardio Thoracic Unit
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract length: 15 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS
- EKG interpretation
- Medication titration
- RN licensure
- Ability to titrate drips
- Must be able to read and interpret tele strips
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS recommended
Unit Details
- 70 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6
- Common patient types include MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery, chest tubes, esophagectomy, and gen med overflow
- Common titratable drips include Cardizem and heparin
- Charge nurse is present 24/7 and rarely takes patients
- House supervisor is present 24/7
- PCT ratios: Days 1:8-9; Eves 1:9-10; Nights 1:10-12
- RT equipment includes Cpap and Bipap for home regimen, with heated high flow in special circumstances for COVID patients
- Tele monitor brand: Phillips
- Floating: other general medical units
- Orientation is typically 1 shift or part of one
Scheduling
- Every other weekend
- Holiday rotation required
- No call or standby requirement at this time
Submission Notes
- Requested time off must be provided
- Candidate must produce a negative drug screen for all panels
- Local placements are accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Local clinicians within 50 miles receive a reduced rate
- Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
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